Table 4

Mortality within the weaning and rehabilitation centre

FactorRR for death95% CIp Value
Male gender1.140.62 to 2.110.661
Outside hospital referral0.730.39 to 1.350.311
NMD-CWD0.340.16 to 0.750.007
COPD2.151.19 to 3.910.012
Postsurgical1.340.70 to 2.600.378
OSA-OHS0.480.07 to 3.240.450
  • COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CWD, chest wall disease; NMD, neuromuscular disease; OHS, obesity hypoventilation syndrome; OSA, obstructive sleep apnoea; RR, relative risk.